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Foul play not suspected in death of Denison student

GRANVILLE, Ohio (AP) --An official at Denison University in Granville says a student who was the subject of intensive search over the weekend apparently died from hypothermia after falling asleep outside.

David Hallman III of Erie, PA was last seen leaving a downtown Granville restaurant early Saturday. The 21-year-old was found Saturday night outside a garage in a condo complex about a half mile away.

In a memo to the university community, Vice President for Student Development Laurel Kennedy wrote that "it appears he had fallen asleep and then succumbed to hypothermia." Police said alcohol may be a factor.

Hallman was a history major who was well-known on the campus of about 2,100 students. He was a former member of the swimming team.